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Cursor, an AI coding company, unveiled its latest model, Composer 2, touting advanced coding intelligence. However, a user revealed that Composer 2 seemed to be based on Moonshot AI’s Kimi 2.5, an open-source model from a Chinese company. Cursor’s VP of developer education, Lee Robinson, confirmed Composer 2’s foundation on Kimi but emphasized significant enhancements through its own training. Robinson clarified that Cursor’s use of Kimi adhered to licensing terms, part of a legitimate commercial partnership with Fireworks AI. Despite Cursor’s substantial U.S. presence and financial backing, the reliance on a Chinese model has sparked discussions, considering the current geopolitical climate.
Source: TechCrunch